Adelaide: Breathtaking Torrens River City Highlights Cruise
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See Adelaide from the best seat in the house, by cruising along The Torrens River in the heart of the city in a heritage icon, The Popeye. Enjoy a 40-50 minute cruise with a running live commentary from our friendly skipper. Learn about the historical importance of the River Torrens surrounds and gain an understanding of how Adelaide is progressing as a city and why it's been ranked amongst the top liveable cities in the world! The cruise will take you past the Festival Center, Adelaide's SAHMRI building, beautiful parklands, Adelaide University and more. Questions are always welcome and picturesque photo opportunities a given.
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bethgK8859YB, 10/25/2025 1:04:02 AM
I cannot rate the Popeye Team's service highly enough. Our flight into Adelaide was delayed many hours and affected our arrival time. Lydia was helpful and understanding, and we eventually got on the cruise, only to find the same attitude in Anastasia and the Skipper. Commentary was relevant, humorous and very interesting. For a different perspective, well worth taking this cruise.
Lorna_R, 10/24/2025 3:48:10 PM
A very beautiful, informative and leisurely cruise with the ability to hop off and back on at the Zoo.
MaryAlice_K, 10/23/2025 12:12:04 AM
Captain Sam was Awsum! Engaging commentary telling the passengers about the River Torrens - sights and history. Super Fun! 🤩
Lynda V, 10/22/2025 7:12:32 PM
Very friendly, light hearted with good commentary of information. a nice way to see part of the river around Adelaide CBD.
Deri-Anne, 10/20/2025 12:22:50 AM
The Torrens River Cruise was an inexpensive, time efficient & pleasant way to enjoy an orientation around Adelaide and to learn some of its colonial history. It could be vastly improved and made more interesting by including the Kaurna Indigenous cultural history and current Kaurna relationship with the modern-day city. The commentary provided was 99% white Australian &/or colonial related, with just a passing mention of the Kaurna people having predated &/or being around during colonial settlement.
462mavisf, 10/18/2025 6:33:31 PM
Captain & crewman were very helpful with getting on & off the Popeye. Captain was very interesting by explaining where we going & showing photographs of the start of the original Popeye
Go515905, 10/18/2025 6:07:43 AM
Lovely cruise with an informative skipper! We hopped off the tour at the Botanical Gardens which saved us another walking trip!
Vicki_F, 10/16/2025 11:43:12 PM
It was interesting and informative ,the 2 staff were helpful especially the young girl that looked after a little girl,pointing out what to look for along the way
Glenys_M, 10/15/2025 10:19:49 PM
Easy to book. Easy to find. The process on arrival was friendly and welcoming. The commentary was informative and entertaining. A great activity to fill in a relaxing hour at a leisurely pace.
232meredithp, 10/15/2025 12:03:55 AM
A lovely cruise on the Torrens River. Tha Captain was informative and entertaining and obviously enjoys his work. His first mate provided a wonderful Devonshire tea. We were warned the scones were big and they were! Delicious too as was the jam. A reasonably priced way to enjoy part of the city.
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The Popeye isn't conventionally wheelchair accessible BUT if patrons are prepared for 6 steps up, over and into the boat with handrails it is possible. The Skipper will lend assistance. This may be difficult for those with walking disabilities or using a wheelchair
- Seats are assigned as general admission with a capactiy of 48 passangers per boat. Avaliablity will not be known in advance of the cruise time. Popeye operates on a 'first come first served basis'.
- Subject to favourable weather conditions. If canceled due to poor weather, you will be given the option of an alternative date or time
Departure point
At Popeye's Elder Park Landing, on the river below the Rotunda and the Festival Center. Look out for the round blue Popeye sign and a flag blowing the the breeze.Return details
See Adelaide from the best seat in the house, by cruising along The Torrens River in the heart of the city in a heritage icon, The Popeye. Enjoy a 40-50 minute cruise with a running live commentary from our friendly skipper. Learn about the historical importance of the River Torrens surrounds and gain an understanding of how Adelaide is progressing as a city and why it's been ranked amongst the top liveable cities in the world! The cruise will take you past the Festival Center, Adelaide's SAHMRI building, beautiful parklands, Adelaide University and more. Questions are always welcome and picturesque photo opportunities a given.Redemption
Present your ticket on board to the Deckhand upon entry to the boat.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund